Isaiah 55:5
Behold, you shall call a nation that you don’t know; 2 and a nation that didn’t know you shall run to you, 2 because of Adonai your God, 2 and for haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails]; 2 for he has glorified you.” 1
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In Context
6Seek Adonai while he may be found. 2 Call on him while he is near. 1
Cross References
Genesis 49:10+ 49:10 a MP: King Messiah is a descendant of Judah. (Matt 1:2; Luke 3:33) The scepter will not depart from Judah [Praised], 2 nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, 1 + 49:10 b MP: When Messiah comes, then Judah will lose power and leadership, represented by the scepter. (John 18:31) until Shiloh [Him to whom obedience belongs]. 2 To him will the obedience of the peoples be. 1
Psalms 18:43You have delivered me from the strivings of the people. 2 You have made me the head of the nations. 1 A people whom I have not known shall serve me. 2
Isaiah 11:10It will happen in that day that the nations will seek + 11:10 a MP: “Stump of Jesse” alludes to the household exists but is not in former glory. (See also Is 11:a). Therefore Messiah will grow up in a poor family. In Luke 2, the offering described is detailed in (Lev 12:6-8) for the poor woman’s purification after giving birth. (See also Is 11:1; Ps 132:17). (Luke 2:22-24; Rom 15:12) + 11:10 b MP: Messiah is from Jesse’s household and is a banner and rallying point to the nations, the Gentiles. (See also Is 11:1, 49:6, 60:1-3). (John 3:14-15; Acts 13:47-48, 26:23; Rom 15:8-9) the root of Jesse [My husband], + 11:10. Quoted in Rev 22:16 who stands as a banner of the peoples; + 11:10. Quoted in Rom 15:12 and his resting place will be kavod ·weighty glorious·.
Isaiah 49:6+ 49:6. MP: Messiah is a light to the nations, the Gentiles. (See also Is 60:1-3). (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 9:3, 42:6d). (Luke 2:31-32; Acts 13:47-48; Rom 3:22) + 49:6 a MP: Messiah is God’s servant. (John 4:34, 6:38; Phil 2:7) Indeed, he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob [Supplanter], 2 and to restore the preserved of Israel [God prevails]? 1 I will also give you as a light to the nations, 2 + 49:6. MP: Messiah will bring salvation to the ends of the earth. (Matt 28:19; Acts 13:47) that you may be my yishu'ah ·salvation·to the end of the earth.” + 49:6. Quoted in Acts 13:47 1
Isaiah 55:4+ 55:4 (4-5) MP: Gentiles / Non-Jews will be drawn unto Messiah because of the glory God bestows on him. (See Isaiah 53:12). (Luke 7:2-3, 7:9 (context 7:1-10); John 12:27-32; Acts 13:46-48) Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, 2 a leader and enjoiner unto the peoples. 1
Isaiah 60:5Then you shall see and be radiant, 2 and your heart will thrill and be enlarged; 1 because the abundance of the sea will be turned to you. 2 The wealth of the nations will come to you. 1
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 55:2-6
Evangelical Invitations. ( b. c. 706.) 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting… Read the whole commentary →